The Sonian Forest a story to tell
Sat May 02, 2026 to Sat Aug 29, 2026
Timezone : Europe/Brussels
Pro Velo, Rue de Dublin 19, Bruxelles, Belgique
EN - 29-08-2026 - 13:00
Level : advanced
Distance : 30 km
Unearth the mysteries of the Forêt de Soignes.
Only 4km from the city centre, the Forêt de Soignes extends over 45km² at Brussels’ gates. Hop on the saddle and set off to discover this genuine green space, listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 2017. Follow the guide and learn about the places of interest and monuments dotted around the forest. Discover the ancient Abbaye de Groenendael (Groenendael Abbey), the Vallon des Enfants Noyés (The Valley of Drowned Children), the Chapelle de la Rein (Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel) or even Notre Dame de Bonne Odeur (Our Fragrant Lady), as well as places which are somewhere between legend and history.
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Level : advanced
Distance : 30 km
Unearth the mysteries of the Forêt de Soignes.
Only 4km from the city centre, the Forêt de Soignes extends over 45km² at Brussels’ gates. Hop on the saddle and set off to discover this genuine green space, listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 2017. Follow the guide and learn about the places of interest and monuments dotted around the forest. Discover the ancient Abbaye de Groenendael (Groenendael Abbey), the Vallon des Enfants Noyés (The Valley of Drowned Children), the Chapelle de la Rein (Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel) or even Notre Dame de Bonne Odeur (Our Fragrant Lady), as well as places which are somewhere between legend and history.
Date and place
Sat May 02, 2026 to Sat Aug 29, 2026
Timezone : Europe/Brussels
